What you believe about marriage will become the fuel for your behavior in marriage. For this reason, exploring the myths of marriage is essential. One myth we believe is that *we enter marriage expecting the same things*. We both have unspoken rules and unconscious roles that we expect our spouse to know or understand. Other myths include, *everything good will get better, everything bad will disappear,* and *my spouse should make me whole.*
Love is fluid—it is comprised of three components that change in their balance and priority over time. **Passion** is the *physical* component of love. **Intimacy** is the *emotional* component of love. And **Commitment** is the *willful* ingredient of love. You will define love in your own terms...
How do you typically respond when unexpected circumstances interrupt your plans? The one habit that can make or break your relationship is the capacity to adjust to things beyond your control. The most important quality of a marriageable person is the habit of happiness. The toxins that threaten ...
There are some basic skills for communicating effectively with your spouse. First, **clarify content** to keep from jumping to conclusions. Men and women use different types of talking: Men use *report* talk, women use *rapport* talk. Second, **reflect feelings** to make your spouse feel understo...
